Firefighter I and II Prerequisites

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Firefighter I and II Prerequisites

• Students must be age 16 or older on the first day
  of the course.
• Students must be proficient in reading, writing,
  and speaking English.
• Students must provide proof of insurance on the
  first day of class.

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Firefighter I and II

• Students must be able to communicate, function
  independently, and perform without requiring
  assistance.
• Students shall be able to demonstrate all
  essential task/competencies, and maintain
  acceptable attendance and course participation.

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Firefighter I

• Students must successfully complete EMS-approved
  courses in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),
  first aid, and Hazardous Materials Awareness.

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Firefighter II

• Students must successfully complete the Hazardous
  Materials Operations course.

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Firefighter I and II

• Students are required to keep a clean and neat
  appearance and abide by all clothing and PPE
  (personal protective equipment) guidelines set
  forth by the Virginia Department of Fire
  Programs, the school, and the instructor.
• Students are required to be free from the
  influence of drugs and alcohol.

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Firefighter I and II

• Currently, the VDOE offers a single
  task/competency list for the Firefighter I, II,
  III program, representing two full years of
  instruction.
• Effective 2008-2009, the VDOE will realign its
  Firefighter program to mirror the VDFP
  Firefighter I and II certification standards.

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Firefighter I and II (cont.)

• Firefighter I and Firefighter II will represent
  two distinct courses with different
  task/competency lists.
• Firefighter III will no longer be offered.

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Firefighter I and II

• The VDOE is exploring the potential for creating
  an Introduction to Emergency Services course that
  would encourage students to enroll in and prepare
  for Firefighter I as well as additional public
  safety, health, and medical sciences programs.